Check out the forthcoming events in the world of skiing, snowboarding and other mountain-based sports and activities.
For anyone in or around the West Midlands area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Do the Candians produce any decent winter gear ? Well let's think about that for a second... Erm... Arc'teryx. Canada Goose. Karbon. Do we need to say anymore ?
Snowkings has updated its list of ski-wear and snowboard clothing brands from the Alpine countries.
Anyone looking for a stylish, chic Italian resort, with fantastic scenery of the Brenta Dolomites, and relatively quiet slopes, could do worse than checking out our guide on this fantastic resort.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Attwoolls, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
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Pre-Christmas treat today for ski-racing fans with the 3-Tre night slalom at Madonna di Campiglio. Good luck to Dave Ryding who wears bib #20. Click through for details of this classic Italian race.
You'll be pleased to hear that a new top tip has been added to the list, which you may (or may not) find useful...
We've updated our page on the Campiglio ski area up in the Italian Brenta Dolomites.
We've compiled a good list of nicknames for you at Snow Kings for some of the top names in the world of ski racing.
Kamil Stoch became the first Polish ski-jumper since Adam Malysz to win the world's most famous ski jumping competition after he claimed victory in the final jump at Bischofshofen in Austria.
We've updated our page on the Derbyshire-based snow-sports store Jo Royle, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
A few more celebrities added to our list of famous people who like to ski or snowboard.
We've updated our page on the Hertfordshire-based snow-sports store Absolute-Snow, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Find out what threads we've been purchasing, wearing, or just plain drooling-over, at Snowkings Towers this month...
See what the live conditions are like in the Austrian ski resort of Kaprun and the surrounding area.
The FIS is the world's governing body for winter sports and is responsible for organising and setting competition rules for the various disciplines such as Alpine-skiing, cross-country skiing etc.
Review of the Swiss ski resort of Zermatt. With details of the town itself, livecams, and useful tips and links. Zermatt is lucky enough to have, without doubt, one of the most stunning locations of any resort in the world.
It's not just ski racing that we love at Snow Kings Towers you know, we like any sports that are held in the white stuff. Well, almost. We draw the line at the World Ice-licking Championships.
We've updated our page on the Yorkshire-based snow-sports store White Stone, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
For anyone in or around the Norfolk area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
If Snowkings has been on a diet, or enjoying the occasional tipple, this is the place to find out...
With fingers-crossed for some decent snowfalls across Europe in the coming weeks, we're hoping that many of the Alpine resorts will be at their most picturesque in time for Christmas and New year. So what better time to choose which are the most spectacularly-scenic ski resorts in Europe. Here's our top ten.
We've updated our page on the Cumbria-based snow-sports store Anything Technical, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Ok, we're officially into winter now, so compared to the summer months, there is at least some media media coverage of skiing going on, although not as much as we'd like. Check out where you can get a regular fix of snow-related stuff, be it on the magazine shelves, the web, or on TV.
Review of the Swiss ski resort of Engelberg. With details of the town itself, livecams, and useful tips and links.
We've updated our page on the Wales-based snow-sports store Mike Davies Leisure, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Here's what we've had on the Snowkings gogglebox recently or seen at the cinema...
Get all the details on the Swedish outdoor label Didriksons. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
The top ten "must-see" ski/snow events that all self-professed lovers of snow-sports should attempt to attend at some point in their lives.
Despite our lack of big mountains and snow, Great Britain and Ireland have still produced some fantastic winter sports men and women over the years. Check out our list of profiles for some of the best.
We've updated all the skiing information, the webcams, piste-maps, and everything else you need for this classic Swiss ski area - without doubt one of Europe's most beautiful skiing regions.
Review of the Swiss ski resort of Laax. With details of the town itself, livecams, and useful tips and links.
We've updated our page on the Sussex-based snow-sports store Edge and Wax, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
As one of the classic Alpine destinations for British and Irish skiers, Austria has resorts that will appeal to everyone - from those looking for something with a traditional feel, to youngsters hell-bent on table-dancing into the wee small hours. Our guide has plenty of useful facts on our favourite Austrian resorts.
We've updated our page on the Tyne and Wear-based snow-sports store LD Mountain Centre, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
SnowKing's list of the top races on the annual world cup ski circuit...
Get all the details on the luxury label M Miller. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Being one of Europe's flattest countries, you probably wouldn't expect there to be any ski-wear companies from the Netherlands. But there are...
Lenzerheide is another great Swiss resort that often goes under the radar of British skiers, with a great network of blues and reds that is ideally suited to families, beginners and intermediates.
Any skiers or snowboarders with kids will know how incredibly expensive winter-sports holidays can be during the school holidays, so have a look at our guide on the factors to be aware of when booking a trip during the different school holiday periods.
Roger Ruud. Kenton Cool. Theodore Badger. They might sound like they're straight out of Viz, but they're actually some of our favourite names from winter sports...
We've updated our page on the Merseyside-based snow-sports store Ventura Ski, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Villars is a traditional Swiss ski resort in the French-speaking canton of Vaud and is a decent choice for beginners and intermediate level skiers. Get all the information on the resort with our guide to the resort.
All the information on the most famous ski races in the world, from the stunning Lauberhorn downhill under the watchful eye of the Eiger, to the fearsome Streif slope of the Hahnenkamm above Kitzbuhel, to the electric atmosphere of the legendary night slalom at Schladming. These are not only the best ski races in the world but are amongst the most spectacular annual events in the entire sporting calendar.
See what the live conditions are like in the Italian ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio and the surrounding area.
We've added a couple more #snowbands and #skibands to our definitive list. Get in touch if you can think of any more.
The Rise Festival is an independent ski & snowboard music festival set in the French resort of Les Deux Alps. It runs from 10-17 December 2016
We've updated our page on the Berkshire-based snow-sports store Carters, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
See what the live conditions are like in the Swiss ski resort of Rougemont and the surrounding area.
Do you know your Streif from your Lauberhorn ? or your Hahnenkamm from your Kandahar ? Get the low-down on the greatest race and slope names on the FIS World Cup circuit with our list of the most famous ski racing tracks and courses in the sport.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Gear for Girls, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Updated list of snow festivals and concerts for the mountain resorts of Europe and North America.
Our guide to one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the Alps, with a picture-perfect village and incredible high-alpine scenery.
New to skiing or snowboarding ? Baffled by some of the terms being used ? We've just added some more entries to our list of common terms and phrases.
Are you a newcomer to this great sport ? Are you baffled by the range of clothing out there ? Then check out our guide and handy tips of do's and don'ts.
The FIS World Cup season is now well under way and with some of the big classic races coming up in the next few weeks. Check out our guide to the World Cup including information on all the previous winners, current standings, guides to the top races and venues, and some useful little nuggets of info.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Snowtrax, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
We've updated our price comparison section for all of the UK's indoor ski slopes and the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are currently cheapest for adults, whilst the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are also currently the cheapest for kids.
The Flying Tomato, the Austrian Astronaut, the Blitz from Pitz, and ...er 'the Cat' - just some of the nicknames from the wonderful world of winter sports...
All Snow Kings's ski racing lists, from course names, to skier nicknames, to the funniest names, all on one luvverly page for you.
For anyone in or around the Staffordshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
It's one of the classic Swiss resorts, with a view of the Eiger that simply cannot be beaten. It's also worth visiting in the summer too.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Rivington Alpine, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Check out the forthcoming events in the world of skiing, snowboarding and other mountain-based sports and activities.
We've updated our page on the Gloucestershire-based snow-sports store Attwoolls, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
It might not have some of the mainstream ski-wear labels of some of its Alpine neighbours, but Austria still has a number of luxury brands that are worth having a look at for the fashionistas amongst you.
Have a look at all of our top ten lists for annual ski and snow events around the UK and Europe.
For anyone in or around the Tyne and Wear area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
As the ski-racing season continues, we've got more snippets of trivia for you. So have a read of some strange tales, and rather interesting little facts from the world of ski racing, including details of which race victory sees you get a gondola named after you, and what happened when Lindsey Vonn won a French cow !
For anyone in or around the Scotland area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Devon Ski, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
We've got all the details on the Chill Factor (some people also call it the Chill Factory), the indoor slope based at Manchester. It's one of the most modern indoor ski slopes in the UK, and it's one of the widest slopes in the world with a whopping 100m at the bottom of the slope.
See for yourself what the real-time conditions are like in the Finnish resorts with our list of live-streams and web cameras from Finland.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Rinskis, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
We've updated our page on the Middlesex-based snow-sports store Ski Bartlett, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Get all the details on the iconic Italian label Napapijri. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
See what the live conditions are like in the Finnish ski resort of Ruka and the surrounding area.
Some useful links and information on various ski racing organisations.
For those looking for somewhere a bit less frequented by British and foreign skiers, have a look at the Alpes Vaudoises ski area in Switzerland. With a decent number of resort choices, including Villars, Les Diablerets and Gryon, it's a popular area amongst the Swiss and has a great sunshine record and a truly family-friendly atmosphere.
For those of you out there addicted to webcams and live camera feeds of what's happening out in the mountains (and yes, stuck behind an office desk we feel your pain !) here's a whole host of decent links to areas that we enjoy viewing.
A few more celebrities added to our list of famous people who like to ski or snowboard.
Part of the UK's only chain of indoor slopes (Snozone), the slope at Milton Keynes is the 2nd oldest in the UK after the SnowDome at Tamworth. You may also hear it referred to as Xscape which is the main name of the leisure centre that the Snozone is based at (Xscape also includes rock climbing and a host of other leisure activities).
The FIS World Cup season is now under way, and whilst it will be about 3 months before any titles are won, have a look at the previous winners of the categories and remind yourself of some of the sport's greatest names.
You'll be pleased to hear that a new top tip has been added to the list, which you may (or may not) find useful...
Just won the lottery and got a spare grand to spend on a new outfit? Or completely skint and after something for peanuts? Check out our guide to the price bands of ski clothing brands.
We've updated our page on the Buckinghamshire-based snow-sports store Turners, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Now's the time to start looking at a few visits to the UK's indoor slopes to get a few turns in on the run up to your annual holiday. Check out our comprehensive guide to all the UK's slopes.
We've compiled a good list of nicknames for you at Snow Kings for some of the top names in the world of ski racing.
For anyone in or around the Wales area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
We've updated our piste map information for some of our favourite ski areas.
Ok, so Christmas is rapidly approaching, and so is the new ski season. For those wanting to get away to the slopes before the majority of skiers have even had time to wonder where on earth they stored their goggles over summer, check out our list of the top 10 resorts for early season snow.
Part of the UK's only chain of indoor slopes (Snozone), the slope at Castleford was built in 2003 and is 170m long. You may also hear it referred to as Xscape which is the main name of the leisure centre that the Snozone is based at (Xscape also includes rock climbing and a host of other leisure activities).
What Finland's mountains lack in size and height they make up for in reliable snow and length of season. Check out our guide to the main Finnish ski resorts.
Ok, so the season has started already, but it's only now that it's really about to kick into gear with the races starting to come thick and fast. Check out our guide to this great winter sport.
The ski racing industry might not have the same number of awards as other sports such as football, but there are a few knocking around. Check out our guide to who's won what over the years.
Get all the details on the luxury Austrian ski-wear label Sportalm. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
It's time for the first slalom of the season as Levi, Levi, situated in the beautiful Lapland region of Finland, has once again been selected by the FIS to host the men's and women's races on the Levi Black course.
We've got all the details on the Snow Dome, the indoor ski slope based at Tamworth in Staffordshire. The UK's first indoor slope when it was opened back in 1994, the Snow Dome has one main slope that's 170m long by 30m wide, and a couple of smaller slopes for complete beginners.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Winternational, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Club5 Alpine Ski Classics features the classic alpine skiing World Cup venues from Europe and North America.
Thinking of booking a ski holiday ? There are ways and means to make your annual trip to the slopes cost less. SnowKings looks at the factors that determine why certain holiday bookings are more expensive than others.
The Italians love their fashion, and stylish ski gear is no exception. Check out our guide to the top Italian skiwear brands.
Get all the details on the luxury Dutch ski-wear label Goldbergh. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
When we say "Best", we actually mean funniest. Don't expect a list of Klammer, Sailer, Zurbriggen, Vonn et al. But do expect a list of smutty-sounding names that would probably amuse young children. And us.
We've updated our page on the Oxfordshire-based snow-sports store Moncler Outlet, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Get all the details on the iconic French ski-wear label Fusalp. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Levi is Finland's premier ski resort, and whilst it doesn't have the verticals of the Alpine resorts it does have an extremely reliable and long season. And the snow's already been falling there in recent weeks.
Swiss ski clothing eh ? The country's not too famous for it, but in Mammut and Kjus they have a couple of great ski wear brands on their books. Check out our guide to what Switzerland has to offer in the world of ski clothing.
We've added a couple more #snowbands and #skibands to our definitive list. Get in touch if you can think of any more.
For anyone in or around the Gloucestershire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Check out the forthcoming events in the world of skiing, snowboarding and other mountain-based sports and activities.
Get all the details on the high-fashion, luxury Austrian ski-wear label Emmegi. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
New to skiing or snowboarding ? Baffled by some of the terms being used ? We've just added some more entries to our list of common terms and phrases.
We've updated our price comparison section for all of the UK's indoor ski slopes and the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are currently cheapest for adults, whilst the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are also currently the cheapest for kids.
Do you know your Streif from your Lauberhorn ? or your Hahnenkamm from your Kandahar ? Get the low-down on the greatest race and slope names on the FIS World Cup circuit with our list of the most famous ski racing tracks and courses in the sport.
See what the live conditions are like in the Finnish ski resort of Levi and the surrounding area.
Get all the details on the fashionable Canadian brand, famous for their expensive fur-lined parka-style jackets, Canada Goose. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
All the information on the world's biggest, best and most stylish ski clothing.
June see's the annual job fair from Natives, which is geared up to help people find work abroad in the mountains in the next winter season.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store White Stone, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
As the ski-racing season continues, we've got more snippets of trivia for you. So have a read of some strange tales, and rather interesting little facts from the world of ski racing, including details of which race victory sees you get a gondola named after you, and what happened when Lindsey Vonn won a French cow !
For anyone in or around the Surrey area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Marcel Hirscher, the 27 year old Austrian, have been awarded the 2016 Skieur d'Or Award (also known as the Serge Lang Trophy) at the annual presentation before the opening race of the World Cup season at Solden. It's the ski-racing industry's premier award, with the winner chosen by the journalists who follow the sport.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store LD Mountain Centre, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
For anyone in or around the Lancashire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
The Flying Tomato, the Austrian Astronaut, the Blitz from Pitz, and ...er 'the Cat' - just some of the nicknames from the wonderful world of winter sports...
For anyone in or around the Essex area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Cheer yourself up with a look at the off piste section, with plenty of stuff to raise a wry smile or possibly make you genuinely lol, if you like that sort of stuff.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Harrods, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
All the details on the Snow Factor indoor ski slope at Braehead near Glasgow. With its 200m long slope, the Snow Factor is the UK's longest indoor ski slope.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Edge and Wax, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
The Austrian resort of Solden has been the home of the World Cup curtain-raiser for a number of years now, with giant slaloms for men and women on the resort's Rettenbach Glacier kicking off the FIS season in a suitably dramatic setting.
We've updated our page on the Lancashire-based snow-sports store Rivington Alpine, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
For anyone in or around the London area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Snowkings has updated its list of ski-wear labels and snowboard clothing brands from the Scandinavian countries.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Absolute-Snow, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Roger Ruud. Kenton Cool. Theodore Badger. They might sound like they're straight out of Viz, but they're actually some of our favourite names from winter sports...
For anyone in or around the Suffolk area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
It will come as no surprise to learn that Germany manufacturers some top-notch skiwear and outdoor labels, with great names such as Bogner, Schoffel and Jack Wolfskin. Even the exclusive Toni Sailer Sports brand is German, despite him being an Austrian skiing legend !
With all the main snow sports now gearing up for the start of their seasons, it's a good time to check out some information on a few of the top names in winter sports.
We've updated our page on the Warwickshire-based snow-sports store Lockwoods, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
Get all the details on the stylish Swedish snow-sports label, Peak Performance. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Some interesting snippets and stories from the media world of ski and snow sports.
As you'd probably expect, the USA is home to some of the biggest names in winter sports gear, with the likes of The North Face, Columbia and Patagonia all being as popular off the slopes as they are on it. Add in a seriously top notch ski brand like Spyder as well, and there's some decent kit to choose from over the pond.
For anyone thinking of heading to any of the German resorts it's worth having a look at some of the country's major winter and mountain events, in case you fancy arranging your trip around them.
New to skiing or snowboarding ? Baffled by some of the terms being used ? We've just added some more entries to our list of common terms and phrases.
We've updated our page on the Yorkshire-based snow-sports store Glide and Slide, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
It doesn't really come as much as a surprise that a country so famous for it's design should produce a couple of top notch labels in the field of winter sports. So check out our guide to the likes of Peak Performance, SOS and Craft.
See what the live conditions are like in the Austrian ski resort of Hintertux and the surrounding area.
Any skiers or snowboarders with kids will know how incredibly expensive winter-sports holidays can be during the school holidays, so have a look at our guide on the factors to be aware of when booking a trip during the different school holiday periods.
For anyone thinking of heading to any of the Finnish resorts during the winter, or even some of the neighbouring Scandanavian resorts, it's worth having a look at some of the country's major winter and mountain events, in case you fancy arranging your trip around them.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Turners 75, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
A few more celebrities added to our list of famous people who like to ski or snowboard.
With the likes of Descente, Phenix and Goldwin all hailing from Japan, the country certainly has it's fair share of top quality ski and snow sports brands.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store TK Maxx, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
For anyone in or around the Middlesex area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
All the details on The Snow Centre indoor ski slope at Hemel Hempstead. The UK's newest indoor ski slope, it features a 160m long main-slope and the UK's longest 'lesson' slope.
You'll be pleased to hear that a new top tip has been added to the list, which you may (or may not) find useful...
We all love top tens. And we all love ski resorts. So here's our section for both...
Get all the details on the upcoming Canadian outerwear label Nobis. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
For anyone in or around the Merseyside area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Get all the details on the top-notch Canadian outdoor label, Arc'teryx. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
For anyone thinking of heading to any of the Swiss resorts it's worth having a look at some of the country's major winter and mountain events, in case you fancy arranging your trip around them.
Autumn is a great time to hit some of the UK's indoor slopes, to get yourself back in the swing of things for the upcoming season. Check out our guide for more info.
Get all the details on the ultra-fashionable German ski-wear label Toni Sailer Sports. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
We've updated our page on the Yorkshire-based snow-sports store Backcountry UK, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
All the information on all of the world's top ski clothing brands.
We've updated our page on the Sussex-based snow-sports store Rinskis, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
One thing that snow-lovers love, is a bit of unexpected snow, particularly in places where you're not expecting it. So here's our top ten list of unlikely ski areas and unusual ski resorts from around the world.
We've updated our page on the London-based snow-sports store Altimus, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Snow and Rock, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Europa Ski Lodge, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
We've added a couple more #snowbands and #skibands to our definitive list. Get in touch if you can think of any more.
It always seems to surprise our European counterparts when they discover that the UK has a number of half-decent outdoor and winter sports clothing companies. They shouldn't be surprised, given some of the weather that batters these shores of ours. Anyway, here's the details of some of the UK's top brands.
What's been spinning on the Snowkings turntable this month...
If Snowkings has been on a diet, or enjoying the occasional tipple, this is the place to find out...
Here's what we've had on the Snowkings gogglebox recently or seen at the cinema...
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Maloja. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
What's been taking our interest in the last month at SnowKings...
For anyone in or around the Durham area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Vaude. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Head. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
See what lovely ski and snow-related goodies we couldn't afford but made it onto the SnowKings wish-list for last month...
New to skiing or snowboarding ? Baffled by some of the terms being used ? We've just added some more entries to our list of common terms and phrases.
Ok, so it's not a skiing event, but the Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine is spectacular enough to warrant a mention on these pages as Morzine transforms from its status as a summer paradise for walking and hiking to petrol-head heaven.
We've updated our price comparison section for all of the UK's indoor ski slopes and the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are currently cheapest for adults, whilst the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are also currently the cheapest for kids.
Check out the forthcoming events in the world of skiing, snowboarding and other mountain-based sports and activities.
The Flying Tomato, the Austrian Astronaut, the Blitz from Pitz, and ...er 'the Cat' - just some of the nicknames from the wonderful world of winter sports...
Get all the details on the fashionable French label Eider. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
For anyone in or around the Derbyshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
A few more celebrities added to our list of famous people who like to ski or snowboard.
We've compiled a good list of nicknames for you at Snow Kings for some of the top names in the world of ski racing.
You'll be pleased to hear that a new top tip has been added to the list, which you may (or may not) find useful...
Review of the Swiss ski resort of Grimentz. With details of the town itself, livecams, and useful tips and links.
Review of the Swiss ski resort of Fiesch. With details of the town itself, livecams, and useful tips and links.
Review of the Liechtenstein ski resort of Malbun. With details of the town itself, livecams, and useful tips and links.
We've updated our page on the online snow-sports store Amazon, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
For anyone in or around the Humberside area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Often considered too windy, or with unreliable snow conditions, Scottish resorts on their day can provide some fantastic skiing. Here's our guide to the main ski resorts.
For anyone in or around the Devon area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Under-rated, family-friendly ski resort in the Alpes Vaudoises, with some great scenery, access to a glacier and a fantastic sunshine record to boot.
See what the live conditions are like in the Swiss ski resort of Kandersteg and the surrounding area.
Get all the details on the luxury French ski-wear label Lacroix. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
See what the live conditions are like in the Swiss ski resort of Leysin and the surrounding area.
Roger Ruud. Kenton Cool. Theodore Badger. They might sound like they're straight out of Viz, but they're actually some of our favourite names from winter sports...
For anyone in or around the Yorkshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Any skiers or snowboarders with kids will know how incredibly expensive winter-sports holidays can be during the school holidays, so have a look at our guide on the factors to be aware of when booking a trip during the different school holiday periods.
Get all the details on the giant American sportswear label Columbia. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
See what the live conditions are like in the Liechtenstein ski resort of Malbun and the surrounding area.
For anyone in or around the Hertfordshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
We've added a couple more #snowbands and #skibands to our definitive list. Get in touch if you can think of any more.
See for yourself what the real-time conditions are like in the Liechtenstein resorts with our list of live-streams and web cameras from Liechtenstein.
For anyone in or around the Bedfordshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Guide to which regions around the world are associated with which ski-wear and snowboard clothing brands.
The "White Turf" horse races have been held on the frozen lake at the Swiss resort of St Moritz since 1907. The races are held on 3 weekends in February, when the resort's image as a millionaire's playground is enhanced further by mega-rich visitors sipping champagne, wolfing-down caviar and handing over giant rolls of Swiss Francs in betting money.
Sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria, the tiny Alpine country of Liechtenstein has a number of small ski resorts.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label ThirtyTwo. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Sweet Protection. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label 686. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Mountain Hardwear. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Killtec. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the upcoming Swedish ski-wear label Four Elements. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Five Seasons. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Bonfire. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Get all the details on the snow-sports label Analog. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
This year's Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival, one of the biggest mountain-based film events in the UK, starts in the next few days. Check out all the details on our EMFF page.
We're probably more aware of some of the Swedish brand such as Peak Performance and SOS, but their neighbours over in Finland have some decent winter-clothing brands as well, and given their extreme winters that's no great surprise.
For anyone in or around the Northamptonshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
See for yourself what the real-time conditions are like in the German resorts with our list of live-streams and web cameras from Germany.
Having gained a reputation in the 1980's as a swanky, upmarket, modern resort, Crans Montana also has a well-justified reputation for sunshine and lots of blue-sky skiing. Check out our guide for all the information on this scenic Swiss resort.
All Snow Kings's ski racing top tens, from the best events and races to the best skiers, all listed on one page for your ski-race enjoyment !
The White Turf races are about to start there, so it's a good time to check out our resort guide for glitzy St Moritz.
Small German ski resort in the beautiful Black Forest, worth a visit at this time of the year if you're in the area.
Slovenian Tina Maze kept up her great form this season with victory in the Super-G in the World Championships at Schladming, with Swiss racer Lara Gut and American Julia Mancuso completing the podium.
All the lists from our Alpine Skiing World Championships pages and sections.
Whilst the neighbouring resort of Wengen hosts the professionals in the Lauberhorn race, Murren has it's own classics with one of the world's greatest amateur races - the infamous Inferno Race.
Get all the details on the desirable French ski-wear label Degre 7. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Do you know your Streif from your Lauberhorn ? or your Hahnenkamm from your Kandahar ? Get the low-down on the greatest race and slope names on the FIS World Cup circuit with our list of the most famous ski racing tracks and courses in the sport.
For anyone in or around the Hampshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
We've updated our price comparison section for all of the UK's indoor ski slopes and the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are currently cheapest for adults, whilst the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are also currently the cheapest for kids.
New to skiing or snowboarding ? Baffled by some of the terms being used ? We've just added some more entries to our list of common terms and phrases.
Well, the big day is upon us once more... time for the Hahnenkamm Races at Kitzbuhel in Austria, including the infamous downhill on the Streif slope - the most ferocious ski race on the entire World Cup circuit.
Check out the forthcoming events in the world of skiing, snowboarding and other mountain-based sports and activities.
As the ski-racing season continues, we've got more snippets of trivia for you. So have a read of some strange tales, and rather interesting little facts from the world of ski racing, including details of which race victory sees you get a gondola named after you, and what happened when Lindsey Vonn won a French cow !
France produces some of our favourite ski-wear - check out the brands.
For anyone in or around the Sussex area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Get all the details on the stylish American ski-wear label Roxy. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
All the details of the classic Night-Slalom race, which takes place on the slopes above the medieval town of Schladming, in Austria. For anyone who's not seen it before, this is the most atmospheric ski-race in the world, and has to be seen to be believed.
The Swiss village of Chateau d'Oex is situated in the delightful Pays-d'Enhaut area in the canton of Vaud, and is best known as one of Europe's leading locations for hot-air ballooning.
A lot of the UK's best ski shops now have a decent online presence, and whilst you can't beat going into the shop if you're interested in having boots and ski's fitted properly, if you know exactly what you're after then buying online can save you some decent money, especially on jackets and other ski clothing.
January sees the Alpine capital of ballooning celebrate its main festival in the heart of winter, making it well worth a visit during a ski or boarding holiday if you're near that part of Switzerland.
Well, the big day is upon us once more... time for the Hahnenkamm Races at Kitzbuhel in Austria, including the infamous downhill on the Streif slope - the most ferocious ski race on the entire World Cup circuit.
For anyone in or around the Buckinghamshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
The Flying Tomato, the Austrian Astronaut, the Blitz from Pitz, and ...er 'the Cat' - just some of the nicknames from the wonderful world of winter sports...
See what the live conditions are like in the Austrian ski resort of Kitzbuhel and the surrounding area.
Whilst the neighbouring resort of Wengen hosts the professionals in the Lauberhorn race, Murren has it's own classics with one of the world's greatest amateur races - the infamous Inferno Race.
SnowKings favourite winter sports men and women lists, such as the funniest names and lists of the top nicknames.
Get all the details on the Swedish outdoor label Craft. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
The downhill at Kitzbuhel is one of the most exciting events on the race calendar for fans of the sport. Check out the history and details of the Hahnenkamm race - the most brutal race slope in skiing .
Due to the fact that the Lauberhorn downhill got cancelled last week, no-one can join the elite list of ski-racers who've done the Wengen-Kitzbuhel double in the same season, but it's still worth looking at who's achieved this incredible feat anyway...
Get all the details on the fashionable Italian ski-wear label, which is a favourite amongst the fashionable resorts of Italy and a big sponsor on the World Cup circuit Colmar. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
A few more celebrities added to our list of famous people who like to ski or snowboard.
You'll be pleased to hear that a new top tip has been added to the list, which you may (or may not) find useful...
We've compiled a good list of nicknames for you at Snow Kings for some of the top names in the world of ski racing.
It's Austria's most famous ski resort, and the next few weeks will be hosting the world's most famous ski race, so what better time to read our guide to the Tyrolean resort of Kitzbuhel than now ?
For anyone in or around the Wiltshire area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Well it's currently in the news because it's hosting all the world's top leaders at the annual economy meeting, but we're not going to lecture you about interest rates, currencies, stock markets and pork bellies. We're going to tell you about Davos as a great ski destination.
Cheer yourself up with a look at the off piste section, with plenty of stuff to raise a wry smile or possibly make you genuinely lol, if you like that sort of stuff.
All the details of the classic Lauberhorn race on the slopes below the Eiger, including all the winners from one of the world's most stunning sporting events.
The weekend of one of Switzerland's biggest sporting occasions is upon us, as Wengen hosts one of the world's most spectacular sporting events in the shadow of the Eiger. It's the longest downhill on the World Cup circuit, and the one with the most dramatic backdrop. It's the Lauberhorn.
Do you know your Streif from your Lauberhorn ? or your Hahnenkamm from your Kandahar ? Get the low-down on the greatest race and slope names on the FIS World Cup circuit with our list of the most famous ski racing tracks and courses in the sport.
All the results and details for the FIS Ski Racing World Cup for the Super Combined in the 2015-16 season.
Amongst many British and Irish skiers Germany is probably one of the least well known of all the alpine skiing areas, but there are a number of skiing areas and resorts, and some good ones amongst them. Our guide has plenty of useful facts on the main German ski resorts.
See what the live conditions are like in the Swiss ski resort of Gstaad and the surrounding area.
For anyone in or around the Bristol area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Thinking of booking a ski holiday ? There are ways and means to make your annual trip to the slopes cost less. SnowKings looks at the factors that determine why certain holiday bookings are more expensive than others.
When we say "Best", we actually mean funniest. Don't expect a list of Klammer, Sailer, Zurbriggen, Vonn et al. But do expect a list of smutty-sounding names that would probably amuse young children. And us.
Arosa is one of those resorts that, despite ticking many of the boxes required for a great skiing holiday, still remains relatively unknown to many British and Irish skiers and boarders. Check out our guide to this under-rated Swiss resort.
Get all the details on the Norwegian outdoor label Bergans. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Andermatt is one of those hidden gems - relatively unknown as an international ski resort for once-a-year skiers, but a popular destination for more hardcore, extreme skiers, thanks to it's steep powder-filled slopes, ideal for some quality off-piste and free-riding.
Giant slalom races are often overlooked in favour of their more glamorous downhill and slalom counterparts, but the Adelboden race is an exception to the rule, a classic race with an iconic finish as the skiers sweep round to face the final section - a seemingly vertically wall of snow and ice overlooking the finish area in the village, complete with 20,000 fans screaming the racers on.
The FIS World Cup season is now well under way and with some of the big classic races coming up in the next few weeks. Check out our guide to the World Cup including information on all the previous winners, current standings, guides to the top races and venues, and some useful little nuggets of info.
See for yourself what the real-time conditions are like in the Austrian resorts with our list of live-streams and web cameras from Austria.
We've added a couple more #snowbands and #skibands to our definitive list. Get in touch if you can think of any more.
We've updated our page on the Devon-based snow-sports store Devon Ski Centre, with an updated list of their equipment and clothing brands.
See what the live conditions are like in the Swiss ski resort of Gryon and the surrounding area.
For anyone in or around the Dorset area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
All the details and information for Germany's largest ski resort, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which has a decent vertical and some challenging slopes for more advanced skiers.
Ok, so it's that time of year, you've decided to freshen things up and try something new, and you've chosen.... skiing. Now you realise you haven't got a clue about this alien sport and want some tips, well follow our guide for the first-time skier.
Kamil Stoch became the first Polish ski-jumper since Adam Malysz to win the world's most famous ski jumping competition after he claimed victory in the final jump at Bischofshofen in Austria.
New to skiing or snowboarding ? Baffled by some of the terms being used ? We've just added some more entries to our list of common terms and phrases.
Get all the details on the stylish, uber-chic German ski-wear label Bogner. Our page has all the brand's information and a list of the UK stockists.
Read the story behind two of Britain's greatest winter sportsmen, the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympic bobsleigh champions Robin Dixon and Tony Nash
We've updated our price comparison section for all of the UK's indoor ski slopes and the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are currently cheapest for adults, whilst the ChillFactor slopes at Manchester are also currently the cheapest for kids.
For anyone in or around the West Midlands area, here's our list of your local ski and snowboarding shops.
Check out the forthcoming events in the world of skiing, snowboarding and other mountain-based sports and activities.
Do the Candians produce any decent winter gear ? Well let's think about that for a second... Erm... Arc'teryx. Canada Goose. Karbon. Do we need to say anymore ?
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